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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
| RISING BHARAT | News Count (102991) | |
1961. Indian Railway Board Approves ₹165 Crore Karhi–Sagma Chord Line To Boost Connectivity In Madhya Pradesh
- On 17 May 2025, The Railway Board has approved an important new rail line project under West Central Railway (WCR) zone.
- The proposed chord rail line is 5.31 km long between Karhi and Sagma, this new rail line project has been approved at a cost of Rs 165.20 crore. This is an important step in the development of railway projects aimed at increasing connectivity in the state.
- The rail link will promote regional trade, mobility and access to resources. The construction of the Karhi to Sagma chord rail line will strengthen the tourist connectivity of important states of Madhya Pradesh, Satna, Panna and Khajuraho. Satna and Panna are industrial cities, which have abundant cement and mineral industries, connecting many parts of Madhya Pradesh.
1962. Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail project: 200-tonne steel span placed on Barapula viaduct
- The Delhi–Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project had overcome the biggest hurdle falling on the route by establishing a 220-tonne steel span for a key viaduct over the Barapula drain near Sarai Kale Khan, officials said on 15 May 2025.
- Each steel girder is about 40-meters-long and weighs 50 tonnes. They were installed during night with the help of three high capacity cranes through a two-stage lifting process.
- The NCRTC aims to fully open the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Corridor to the general public by 2025 end, making travel more comfortable, faster and safer.
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1963. Karnataka to receive electric buses under PM E-Drive:
- On 16 May 2025, Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy said Karnataka will receive electric buses in a "phased and prioritised manner" under the Centre's flagship PM E-Drive Scheme .
- Over 14,000 electric buses are to be allocated to nine major cities under the initiative
- Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are transforming public mobility across India. Karnataka will definitely receive buses under PM E-Drive,
1964. India-EU Launch ₹391 Crore Joint Research Initiative on Marine Pollution and Green Hydrogen
- On 15 May 2025, the Government of India and the European Commission officially launched two major collaborative research calls under the TTC framework.
- With a joint funding of approximately ₹391 crore (~€41 million), the two coordinated research calls aim to address Marine Plastic Litter (MPL) and Waste to Green Hydrogen (W2GH) through collaborative innovation between Indian and European researchers.
- The calls aim to combat marine pollution and promote waste-to-hydrogen technology. These joint initiatives reflect the growing momentum of India-EU partnership in addressing global environmental challenges and promoting sustainable energy transitions.
1965. 17 Naxal-hit villages in Chhattisgarh get electricity for first time
- On 16 May 2025, Seventeen villages nestled among nearly inaccessible mountains and dense forests in Naxal-hit Mohla-Manpur-Ambagarh Chowki district of Chhattisgarh have got electricity from the supply grid for the first time
- About 540 families will benefit from the electrification, which has been done at Rs 3 crore under the Mukhyamantri Majratola Vidyutikaran Yojana,
- Under the project, a 25 KVA transformer was installed in Tatekasa. For this purpose, a 45-km-long 11 KV line, 87 low-pressure poles and 17 transformers have been installed, a state-run power company
1966. Mercedes-Benz India, Maharashtra team up to make Samruddhi Expressway zero fatality model
- On 16 May 2025 , The Maharashtra government has partnered with Mercedes-Benz India and the SaveLIFE Foundation to implement an ambitious “Zero Fatality Corridor” (ZFC) project on the 701-km Samruddhi Mahamarg.
- . The goal is to transform the high-speed expressway into a national model for road safety. Launched in March 2024 under Mercedes-Benz India’s CSR initiative, the project aims to reduce accident-related deaths through the “Four Es” of road safety: Engineering, Enforcement, Emergency Care, and Education.
- The initiative is supported by key agencies, including the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), the highway police, and the health department, making it a multi-agency effort.
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1967. DRDO's New Tech Makes Salty Seawater Drinkable In Good News For Coast Guard, Islanders
- On 16 May 2025, In a major leap toward both national defence and maritime innovation, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has unveiled an innovative water purification membrane, designed specifically for the Indian Coast Guard.
- Developed in just eight months by DRDO’s Kanpur-based Defence Materials and Stores Research and Development Establishment (DMSRDE), the cutting-edge ‘nanoporous multilayered polymeric membrane’ is poised to transform seawater into drinkable freshwater – even under the extreme conditions of the open ocean.
- The indigenous technology is being hailed not only as a strategic asset for maritime defence but also as a potential boon for lakhs of citizens residing along the country’s vast coastline and on remote islands. India pushing toward greater self-reliance under the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat‘ initiative, the innovation marks a vital step forward in domestic capability-building. .
1968. Prayagraj Sangam rly station starts digital locker system for passengers
- On 15 May 2025 , After Prayagraj Junction of the Northern Railways (NR), another station in this railway zone, the Prayagraj Sangam railway station, has introduced a 24x7 digital locker system for its passengers.
- According to Station Superintendent, Prayag Junction, Sanjay Kumar, where 20 such lockers are already being used by passengers, the system allows users to scan a QR code, register via mobile, choose a locker and duration, pay online and set a passcode, all through a mobile interface.
- The modern facility eliminates long queues and the risk of theft, letting tourists explore the city worry-free, all with the nominal fee of Rs 20 per hour," said SS, Prayag. This self-service amenity is expected to be expanded to other stations based on demand and usability, marking a step forward in smart station services,
1969. India to Upgrade 30,000 Km Highways with Rs 10 Trillion Plan
- On 15 May , 2025 The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has announced plans to convert twenty-five thousand to thirty thousand kilometres of two-lane highways into four-lane roads. With a proposed investment of Rs 10 trillion, the project is expected to enhance logistics, reduce travel time, and support long-term economic growth.
- The plan aims to complete road projects worth Rs five to six trillion annually, contributing to a seamless transportation corridor for trade and mobility. To fund the expansion, the government will adopt the Infrastructure Investment Trust model, pooling capital from domestic investors.
- Projects will be executed under multiple models: Build–Operate–Transfer, BOT (Annuity), Engineering, Procurement and Construction, and Hybrid Annuity. Under the revised BOT (Annuity) model, the government will collect tolls for up to fifteen years, compensating concessionaires on an annuity basis.
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1970. ISRO's Aditya-L1 captures solar flare and plasma ejection, monitoring solar activity in near-ultraviolet light
- On 14 May 2025, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has recently made an historic discovery from its Aditya-L1 mission, which was launched to monitor the Sun. ISRO posted a video shot by the mission showing a solar flare and historic plasma ejection from the Sun.
- The discovery brings a much enhanced scale of data concerning solar activity, which will have bearing on predicting space weather events that influence Earth.
- ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission has added one more value to solar studies with its latest capture of a solar flare and plasma ejection. The milestone provides an unprecedented glimpse into the Sun's turbulent nature in near-ultraviolet light and provides new avenues for research on solar phenomena.